ATP roundup: Holger Rune rallies in Brisbane opener

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Top-seeded Holger Rune avoided a New Year's Day upset with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 win over Australian Max Purcell in the first round of the Brisbane International on Monday in Australia.

Rune finished with 12 aces and 31 winners against 15 unforced errors. At 2-2 in the decisive set and trailing 15-40, Rune rallied for the first of two straight service breaks to close out the